Investigating popular Internet applications as supporting e-learning technologies for teaching and learning with Generation Y

This paper introduces generational theory and outlines the characteristics of Generation Y with a particular emphasis on how these relate to their learning styles, and how these characteristics and learning styles differ from previous generations. It then considers a number of common Internet applic...

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Published in:	International journal of education and development using information and communication technology Vol. 5; no. 5; p. 58
Main Authors:	Halse, M L, Mallinson, B J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bridgetown University of the West Indies 20-10-2009
Subjects:	Educational Resources Informal Education Learning Processes Millennials Online instruction Teaching Methods Training Workforce
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Summary:	This paper introduces generational theory and outlines the characteristics of Generation Y with a particular emphasis on how these relate to their learning styles, and how these characteristics and learning styles differ from previous generations. It then considers a number of common Internet applications popular amongst this generation in terms of their function, relating these to the characteristics of Generation Y as learners. The effectiveness of these technologies as e-learning tools for this generation is examined, and they are found to offer valuable features to assist learning facilitators. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:	1814-0556